Category: Star Wars
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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STAR WARS: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE Hyper-Reality Experience Coming to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs!
Guests visiting Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort will soon be able to experience Star Wars like never before. It is an experience created by ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment division, in collaboration with THE VOID. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will offer a multi-sensory experience that will allow…
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Untitled Han Solo Movie to be Scored by John Powell
The Han Solo movie might not have an official name yet, but it does have a composer. Today on StarWars.com it was announced that John Powell will be composing the score for this upcoming film. Powell is an Oscar nominated composer from the United Kingdom. He composed the music for How to Train Your Dragon,…
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Jake the Droid Appears at D23 Expo
Last summer DAPs Magic reported on a droid that was hanging around Star Wars Launch Bay at the Disneyland Resort. While Jake the droid hasn’t appeared around the Disneyland Resort for some time, he did show up at the 2017 D23 Expo. He could be found perusing the area in front of the Star Wars:…
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D23 Expo Gives Fans A Look At Upcoming Games With Level Up! Panel
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 15, 2017 – Today, during a presentation at D23 Expo 2017, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media revealed new details about the biggest games in its upcoming slate, and offered first-looks at never-before-seen digital experiences. Hosted by YouTube stars JackSepticEye and Strawburry17, the presentation included discussions with developers from Star Wars™ Battlefront™, KINGDOM HEARTS III,…
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Galactic Announcements Come From Walt Disney Studios Live Action Films Panel at D23 Expo!
Day two of the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California began with a look at what is up and coming in the world of live-action films from the Walt Disney Company. This includes the movies coming from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. To say it was an exciting panel would be a major understatement. There are a…
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Behind the Scenes Look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi Shown at D23 Expo
A new behind-the-scenes look at STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI just debuted at D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Director Rian Johnson surprised fans with on-stage appearances by cast members Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro. In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The…
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Legends, Animation, and Walt’s Office! – D23 Expo Day One
The D23 Expo began today and it promises to be full of magic, surprises, and memories for those in attendance. Walking up to the Anaheim Convention Center, several different vehicles could be seen. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fans could see Agent Coulson’s Lola and the Ghost Rider’s car. Move up a bit further and Mater was…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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Star Wars Themed Land Model Unveiled at D23 Expo
Fans visiting the D23 Expo this weekend are in for a treat. A newly unveiled model of the Star Wars themed land is on hand. This will give fans a much closer look at what they will experience when it opens in 2019. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the model during a…
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Rey is Back in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Episode Sands of Jakku
Daisy Ridley is reprising her role as Rey in the Star Wars galaxy and you can watch it today. No, there is no early release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Instead, there is the Star Wars: Forces of Destiny episode Sands of Jakku. At just under three minutes, this short gives a deeper look…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2017
‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced BURBANK, Calif., June 27, 2017 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16. At two marquee Hall D23 presentations, the Studio will give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at…
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Disney Store to Unveil New Product Collections and Collectibles at D23 Expo 2017
Disney Store Collections to Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries and Beloved Characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars Disney Publishing Worldwide Announces D23 Expo 2017 Exclusive Titles, Presentations, and Author Signings Pasadena, Calif. — June 20, 2017 – Disney Store today announced the new collections and Limited Edition sets to launch at this year’s D23 Expo…
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Ron Howard Takes Over Directing Duties for Han Solo Movie [UPDATED]
Ron Howard is the new director of the Han Solo movie. After the dismissal of the Han Solo movie directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller there was a lot of speculation over who would replace them. The time for speculation was short. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the official announcement should come out this morning.…
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Lucasfilm and Han Solo Directors Part Ways
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, directors of the Han Solo stand alone movie, have been removed from the film by Kathleen Kennedy. According to sources to the Hollywood Reporter, the two directors clashed with writer Lawrence Kashdan. Kasdan, who also wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, wrote the script for…
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At 40 Years The Force is Stronger Than Ever With Star Wars
40 years ago today a trumpet fanfare heralded the arrival of not only a new movie, but a completely new movie-viewing experience. As the big yellow letters scrolled up the screen and then a space battle then replaced them, the galaxy was changed forever. Viewers watching Star Wars on that opening night not only found…
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Vanity Fair’s Star Wars Photos Give Bigger Glimpse Into Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Vanity Fair is continuing its tradition of sharing amazing Star Wars photos both on the cover and inside with a new collection of photos taken by Annie Leibovitz. This tradition started in 1999 with a photo session ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Now it continues with photos of the cast…
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Star Wars Turns 40: A Reflection
On May 25, 2015, the phenomenon that is Star Wars celebrates its 40th birthday. The world was exposed to A New Hope, and our culture was changed. Swords could be made of light, man-made creations could be larger than moons, and the paragon of goodness was given a new name: Jedi. But at the core…
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May the Fourth Be With You! – DAPs Magic’s 10 Favorite Star Wars Videos
Happy Star Wars Day! Today is the day we celebrate anything and everything that is Star Wars. With the recent Star Wars Celebration Orlando and the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it is a great time to be a fan of the Force. DAPs Magic has been covering Star Wars for years. To celebrate this…
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Watch Mark Hamill Surprise Fans on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change
Imagine having some fun, reciting some classic Star Wars lines…and the legendary Mark Hamill is your surprise co-star. Well, that happened to a few lucky fans, as seen in the video below — and it’s all in support of Star Wars: Force For Change‘s latest fundraising campaign. You can now enter for the chance to win the grand prize in Star Wars: Force for Change and…
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Frozen 2, The Lion King, and More Disney Movies Get Release Dates!
Disney has announced the release dates for quite a few movies including Frozen 2, The Lion King, Star Wars: Episode IX and more! The announcements should have a little bit of something for everyone. Frozen 2 The sequel to the hit animated feature will be coming to the big screen on November 27, 2019. This…
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Disney Announces Release Dates for Star Wars: Episode IX and Indiana Jones Movies!
Today the Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm announced the release dates for two highlight anticipated movies:Star Wars: Episode IX and the next Indiana Jones movie. Colin Trevorrow will be directing Star Wars: Episode IX. It will be released on May 24, 2019. This will conclude the newest Star Wars trilogy. Harrison Ford will be returning to…
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The Top 4 Stories That Shouldn’t Be Missed from Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Celebration has come and gone again, this time in Orlando, Florida. It was a weekend full of Jedi, Sith, Storm Troopers, and of course bounty hunters. Really though, it was a weekend that both celebrated the past 40 years of Star Wars while also looking to the future! And the future of Star…
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Star Wars Celebration, Galactic Nights, Easter at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland & Walt Disney World Updates
This has been a huge weekend for theme park updates. Not only because it’s Easter, but because of Star Wars Celebration. First, over in Walt Disney World, the various hotels and parks were celebrating the holiday with some fun egg creations. On Main Street at Magic Kingdom, ladies dressed in their Sunday finest and Easter…